HAPPY 20 Years to Earth Charter International!

June 29, 2020, will mark a very important date in ECI history. 20 years ago the Earth Charter was formally launched in a special ceremony held at The Peace Palace in The Hague, the Netherlands after years of planning, development, consultations, and brain-work.  

To celebrate, Earth Charter, in collaboration with numerous partner organizations, presents a series of webinars: EC+20 Turning Conscience into Action for a Thriving Earth. The event provides a communal space for presenters and participants alike to consider the relevance of the Earth Charter to our modern society and in...

The IRS recently provided notice 2020-44 announcing the new PCORI fees for plan years from October 2019 through October 2020. The new fee is an increase of $0.09, from $2.45 to $2.54. While this amount is important to know, it is essential to understand what PCORI fees are and how they affect your ACA Employer Reporting.

PCORI Basics

PCORI stands for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute. The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund fee is a tax on issuers of specified health insurance policies and plan sponsors of applicable self-insured health plans. It assists in funding the institute. Imposed by §§ 4375 and 4376 of...

As Medcom Benefit Solutions begins to slowly return to the office, we hope to share some of our best practices and tips to make your re-opening process as safe and efficient as possible. Employee stress may increase significantly when returning to the office, so we hope this blog helps your business provide a safe and inviting workplace for them to return.

Below we have listed several ways to improve the cleanliness of your work environment and new guidelines for employees to follow.

Work Environment Safety Measures  Provide disinfecting wipes for employees to clean their...

Happy, Happy World Environment Day! Since 1974, June 5th of every year has been a day to celebrate and encourage awareness and action for the protection of our environment. It began as a campaign for raising awareness around emerging environmental issues such as marine population, human overpopulation, and others. It was celebrated for the first time on the first day of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. Since then, it has become a platform for public outreach, and now 143 countries across the world participate annually. 

The 2020 theme of World Environment Day is Biodiversity. That...